Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat February 18, 2009

The modern musical classic JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT will preview February 18th, open February 25th, and run through May 10th at Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive. Multi-Jeff Award winner Marc Robin will choreograph and direct the exhilarating production.

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's most playful, uproarious and joyous musical, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, is a colorful retelling of the Biblical life of Joseph and his amazing abilities, told in energetic fashion and spanning musical styles from calypso to cabaret, rock to country, and more. An audience favorite and worldwide phenomenon for more than thirty-five years, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT will be re-imagined in brilliant “technicolor” on the Marriott stage. The breathtaking score includes Broadway favorites Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door, and Go, Go, Go Joseph.
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT originally premiered as a 30-minute rock cantata in 1968 before being reshaped and professionally staged as a musical in 1972. It opened at the Royale Theatre on Broadway in 1982, receiving eight Tony Award nominations and playing for 747 performances. It was revived on Broadway in 1993 at the Minskoff Theatre for an additional 231 performances. A London revival also mounted in 1993 starred Jason Donovan, followed by Donny Osmond, as Joseph. Osmond's performance of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT was filmed and released on DVD. The production has been performed by more than 20,000 amateur theater groups and schools. The show's Music is by Andrew Lloyd Webber and its Book and Lyrics are by Tim Rice.

The cast for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT includes Roger Anderson (Jacob/Potiphar, Ishmaelite), Kevin Barthel (Zebulan, “One More Angel”), Don Denton (Isaacher), Andrew Keltz (Napthali), Brandon Koller (Dan), Christian Libonati (Benjamin), Susan Moniz (Narrator, Ensemble), Max Quinlan (Joseph), Ryan Reilly (Asher), Arbender Robinson (Judah, “Benjamin Calypso”), Jason Shuffler (Levi), Joe Tokarz (Simeon, Baker), J. Tyler Whitmer (Gad), George Wolff (Rueben), and Bernie Yvon (Pharaoh, Ishmaelite.) The production’s ensemble features Lyndsey Cole, Ericka Mac, Summer Rich and Laura E. Taylor.

Aaron Thielen, Lead Artistic Director, heads the artistic team for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, with Direction and Choreography by Marc Robin, and Musical Direction and Vocal Arrangements by Michael Mahler. Sound Design is by Cecil Averett, Properties Design by Greg Isaac, Costume Design by Nancy Missimi, Set Design by Tom Ryan, and Lighting Design by Diane Ferry Williams. Patti Garwood conducts the Marriott Theatre orchestra, with orchestrations by David Sigel.

The performance schedule for all shows is Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $45.00, excluding tax and handling fees. A $5.00 discount for students and seniors is valid for Wednesday matinees and both Sunday performances. With the purchase of a $55 ticket on Wednesdays or Thursdays, dinner is included at the King's Wharf Restaurant or the Fairfield Inn (based on dining availability). Dinners on Friday, Saturday and Sunday range from $32 - $43 per person (includes tax). Free parking is available at all performances. To reserve tickets with a major credit card, call the Marriott Theatre Box Office at 847.634.0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com.

Official Website: http://www.marriotttheatre.com